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H.J.R. 18
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6 This joint resolution of the Legislature urges the United States Congress to support and
7 work to pass the tax relief plan introduced by President Bush.
8 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
9 WHEREAS, federal taxes from all sources are currently the highest ever during peacetime;
10 WHEREAS, all taxpayers should be allowed to keep more of their own money;
11 WHEREAS, one of the best ways to encourage economic growth is to cut marginal tax
12 rates across all tax brackets;
13 WHEREAS, under current tax law, low-income workers often pay the highest marginal
14 rates and President Bush's tax cut would reduce the marginal tax rate by 40-50 percent for
15 low-income families with children;
16 WHEREAS, President Bush's tax relief plan will contribute to raising the standard of living
17 for all Americans by reducing tax rates, expanding the child tax credit, and reducing the marriage
18 penalty;
19 WHEREAS, President Bush's tax relief plan will increase access to the middle class for
20 hard working families, treat all middle class families more fairly, encourage entrepreneurship and
21 growth, and promote charitable giving and education; and
22 WHEREAS, under President Bush's tax relief plan, the largest percentage reductions will
23 go to the lowest income earners:
24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah urges
25 the United States Congress to support and work to pass the tax relief plan introduced by President
26 Bush.
27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the President of the
28 United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members
29 of Utah's congressional delegation.
Legislative Review Note
as of 2-14-01 10:36 AM
A limited legal review of this legislation raises no obvious constitutional or statutory concerns.